Theresa May calls on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of Brexit Bill amendments
Prime Minister Theresa May has called on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of the Brexit Bill clause 11 amendments.
David Mundell
WATCH: UK Government urged to give ‘cast iron’ commitment to Moray Growth Deal
The Secretary of State for Scotland has backed the “compelling” case for a Moray growth deal and said it could bring “significant economic benefit” to the region.
Deadline drifts for Brexit agreement between devolved and UK governments
Hopes of an agreed amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill between devolved and UK governments have been dashed once again.
Assurances given over protected Scottish food and drink status after Brexit
The Scottish Secretary has tried to allay fears over the removal of protected status, post-Brexit, for the highest quality Scottish food and drinks.
Pressure mounts as Scottish-UK Brexit powers talks remain in deadlock
Scottish and UK politicians continue to be locked in talks over the repatriation of powers following Brexit.
House of Lords report finds “fundamental flaws” in Brexit withdrawal bill
Scottish and Welsh ministers are to brief peers on the need for key Brexit legislation to be amended.
Discussions intensify as May commits to amending clause 11
Prime Minister Theresa May has said Brexit devolution talks to make changes to the current Brexit bill will “intensify” between the UK and Scottish governments.
Mundell’s promise broken on devolved powers in Brexit bill
A promise to amend the Brexit deal around the repatriation of powers to devolved governments has been broken by Scottish Secretary David Mundell.
Disagreement over progress of Brexit talks
Ministers have disagreed over whether any progress has been made in the latest devolved nations’ Brexit negotiations.
Bill needs amended to respect devolution
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell admitted the current Brexit legislation needs amendment to properly respect the devolution settlement.
‘People’s bank’ turns its back on Scotland’s people
The Royal Bank of Scotland is to close hundreds of branches across the UK.
Talking up industry: New taskforce to offer support
A new Scottish business taskforce of economic and business leaders will discuss ways to help support some of the country’s most important sectors including oil and gas, tourism, financial services and food and drink.
Mundell challenged over ‘powers bonanza’ claims
Scottish Secretary David Mundell was yesterday once again unable to name a single power to be returned to Scotland after Brexit following his claims of a “powers bonanza”.
Scottish Secretary “does not recognise” expert analysis of Brexit hit to Aberdeen
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has told opponents of Brexit to stop bandying about “damning figures” such as an analysis that Aberdeen will be worst hit by the divorce from Brussels.
No deal Brexit “completely unacceptable” to Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh ministers have put pressure on David Davis, telling him a no-deal Brexit would be “completely and utterly unacceptable” ahead of an eleventh-hour dinner with EU bosses in Brussels.
UK minister unveils support for Scots mine clearance charity
International Development Secretary Priti Patel has announced a funding boost for a Scottish mine clearance charity.
UK and Scottish ministers in continued Brexit talks
The UK and Scottish governments will today continue Brexit talks in Edinburgh.
SNP maintain pressure on Mundell over DUP deal
David Mundell came under fresh pressure last night after Theresa May refused to say whether she received representations from him on the £1billion DUP deal.
SNP question Mundell’s role as Scottish Secretary as DUP row grows
The row over the Tories' £1billion deal with the Democratic Unionist Party intensified last night as the SNP called into question David Mundell's position as Scottish secretary.
Mundell claims Nicola Sturgeon is ‘out of touch’ on indyref2
Scottish Secretary, David Mundell, criticised the first minister for being out of touch and said she had not gone far enough in merely delaying the possibility of a second referendum.
Scotland to receive no extra money from “grubby and shameless deal”
The UK Government has come under fire after it emerged Scotland will receive no extra money as a result of Theresa May's "grubby and shameless deal" with the Democratic Unionist Party.
Row resurfaces over fishing and agriculture as government accused of “power grab”
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted the Queen's Speech is about "bringing our United Kingdom closer together" amid warnings Brexit must not be used as a vehicle to concentrate power at Westminster.
English Tory due to be confirmed as new energy minister
The Press and Journal can reveal that English Conservative MP Richard Harrington is due to be confirmed as the new energy minister.
David Mundell: Status of EU migrant workers will be priority in Brexit talks
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted the status of EU migrant workers will be a priority in Brexit talks.
Scottish secretary to visit north-east to hear priorities of businesses
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will visit north-east Scotland today to meet fishermen in Peterhead and businesses in Aberdeen.
New Scottish Tory MPs have message for Sturgeon
The new Scottish Conservative MPs have called on Nicola Sturgeon to "end her denial" and "face up to the reality" Scotland does not want another independence referendum.
Davidson: “This isn’t just going to be a Tory Brexit”
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has indicated the UK Government could change its strategy for leaving the European Union.
David Mundell: New Scottish Tory MPs will be heard “loud and clear at the heart of government”
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Mundell hits back at SNP over city deal funding
David Mundell today insisted the UK Government had "led from the front" on city deals after the SNP questioned the Tories' commitment to the north and north-east.
Scottish Labour general election candidate backed independence
The Tories have revealed Scottish Labour's candidate to take on David Mundell in the general election backed independence in 2014.
Test for Sturgeon will be matching 2015 performance, says Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has claimed the test for Nicola Sturgeon at the general election will be whether the SNP can match its 2015 performance.
Mundell says Scottish ministers did not want UK Government’s response to Brexit paper published
David Mundell has claimed Scottish ministers asked the UK Government not to publish its response to the proposed separate plan on Brexit for Scotland.